GATE CS 2014 Set 1 — Question 7

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Geneticists say that they are very close to confirming the genetic roots of psychiatric illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia, and consequently, that doctors will be able to eradicate these diseases through early identification and gene therapy. On which of the following assumptions does the statement above rely?

Correct answer (B) Certain psychiatric illnesses have a genetic basis Solution The argument states that geneticists are close to confirming the genetic roots of psychiatric illnesses and concludes that doctors will be able to eradicate them through gene therapy. This conclusion relies on the fundamental assumption that these illnesses indeed have a genetic basis. If they did not, confirming genetic roots would be impossible, and gene therapy would not be a viable eradication method. Therefore, the statement relies on the assumption that certain psychiatric illnesses have a genetic basis. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) Certain psychiatric illnesses have a genetic basis Solution The argument states that geneticists are close to confirming the genetic roots of psychiatric illnesses and concludes that doctors will be able to eradicate them through gene therapy. This conclusion relies on the fundamental assumption that these illnesses indeed have a genetic basis. If they did not, confirming genetic roots would be impossible, and gene therapy would not be a viable eradication method. Therefore, the statement relies on the assumption that certain psychiatric illnesses have a genetic basis.

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